Economic and Political Geography (GG0063)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : GEO-2-GG0063

The aim of this course is to provide an introduction to concepts and principles of economic and political geography. It identifies the fundamental factors and relationships which are central to the formation of economic and political systems. It examines how the inter-relationships between changing economic structures and forms of political organisation have shaped the geographies of human societies. The three main areas of the course are: (1) pre-modern economic and political geographies; (2) the development of modern political institutions and the growth of industrial capitalism; and (3) current controversies surrounding the regulation of political and economic life on a variety of geographical scales.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Prior attendance at Human Geography is normally required.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Geography, (School of GeoSciences, Schedule N)

Other subject areas

Environmental Courses, (School of GeoSciences, Schedule N)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 2nd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
19/09/2007	09:00	09:50	Lecture Theatre 3, Appleton Tower	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	09:00	09:50	Central
Lecture	Wednesday	09:00	09:50	Central

? Additional Class Information : plus tutorials

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

To encourage and develop both oral and written communication skills, including, in particular, discussion in tutorial groups and the development of essay writing skills;
To provide a broad understanding of core concepts and current debates in economic and political geography, which will provide a foundation for more specialised third and fourth year courses;
To develop skills of constructive criticism and analysis;
To encourage the formation of independent opinions as well as a capacity to know when these options are worth defending and when they might better be revised.